The weight came off and the harder part started, which is not what any of the material I read had prepared me for.
What I actually want to know is how people separated a drug effect from the ordinary consequences of a large deficit and disrupted sleep, because I cannot.
I have searched first, so if this is covered somewhere point me at it and I will read it.
MariaRD said:The weight came off and the harder part started, which is not what any of the material I read had prepared me for.
Positive side effects of mental health that surprised me:
- Clearer skin — inflammation reduction improved my rosacea
- Better sleep — weight loss resolved mild sleep apnea
- Improved libido — better body image + improved cardiovascular health
- Less joint pain — obvious mechanical benefit
- More energy — metabolic improvements across the board
Not everything about GLP-1 therapy is a struggle. There are genuinely wonderful changes too. ✨
Dr.MetabolicMD said:Positive side effects of mental health that surprised me: Clearer skin — inflammation reduction improved my rosacea Better sleep — weight loss…
Anxiety increase on mental health: counterintuitive, but losing weight rapidly triggered anxiety for me. Change — even positive change — is stressful. I was anxious about regaining weight.
This is more common than people admit. A therapist who specializes in weight management has been invaluable. Don't neglect the mental health side of this journey.
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Browse GL BiochemMariaRD said:The weight came off and the harder part started, which is not what any of the material I read had prepared me for.
Adding a me-too, because a thread of one person's experience is not much use. The detail I would add is minor and it is already implied above.
From the other side of the consultation, briefly.
When to call your doctor about mental health side effects — a reference I wish I'd had:
Call immediately:
- Severe abdominal pain (could be pancreatitis)
- Vision changes (thyroid concern)
- Lump in neck (thyroid nodule)
- Severe vomiting/can't keep fluids down for 24h+
Schedule an appointment:
- Persistent nausea beyond 4 weeks
- Significant hair loss
- Mood changes or depression
- Gallbladder symptoms (RUQ pain after eating)